The Golden State Warriors and Chicago Bulls are both navigating tricky restricted free agency situations this summer, with two young talents—Jonathan Kuminga and Josh Giddey—at the center of it all. While Kuminga has made it clear he’s not eager to return to the Warriors, Chicago has its own stalemate with Giddey.
A new mock trade from Brett Siegel of ClutchPoints proposes a solution that would send Kuminga to the Bulls in a sign-and-trade—creating a potential path out of Golden State while giving both franchises flexibility heading into next season.
Trade Proposal Details
Here’s what Siegel’s proposed deal looks like:
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Bulls receive: Jonathan Kuminga (4-year, $115 million contract), Trayce Jackson-Davis
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Warriors receive: Ayo Dosunmu, Jalen Smith, 2029 1st-round pick (lottery-protected, becomes two second-round picks in 2029 and 2030 if not conveyed), 2028 2nd-round pick
This deal would keep the Bulls under the tax line. That’s something the Reinsdorf ownership reportedly prioritizes. It also avoids giving up Coby White, who the organization is keen to keep alongside Giddey in the backcourt. It’s one of the few realistic paths remaining for the Warriors. A way to move Kuminga while getting younger and gaining future assets.
Warriors Would Be Cashing Out on Kuminga
Getty Jimmy Butler III, Draymond Green and Stephen Curry of the Golden State Warriors huddle during a game.
The Warriors would essentially be cashing out on Kuminga, gaining a steady two-way guard in Dosunmu and a stretch forward in Smith. Dosunmu’s secondary playmaking could be a nice fit in Steve Kerr’s rotation, potentially filling the void left by Jordan Poole’s departure two summers ago.
Additionally, Siegel reports Golden State has “no interest” in adding veteran center Nikola Vucevic, who the Bulls have tried to offload. Instead, they’re likely leaning toward signing Al Horford in free agency, which removes any urgency to acquire another aging big.
From Chicago’s perspective, adding Kuminga would give them a high-upside forward to grow alongside Giddey. But there’s a catch: they’ve already invested heavily in Isaac Okoro and drafted Noa Essengue, while also handing Patrick Williams a major deal last year. Committing to Kuminga would mean locking in three young wings—none of whom are guaranteed stars.
Should the Bulls Take the Leap?
Chicago isn’t positioned to contend in the East right now. So the real question becomes whether they want to tie themselves to Kuminga’s four-year, $115 million contract. If the experiment doesn’t pan out. The team could be hamstrung by the deal through 2028.
Still, Siegel notes that Kuminga and the Warriors alike have held out hope this offseason that the Bulls would be a suitor. And Chicago does have the cleanest path to acquiring him among the reported interested teams.
It’s not without risk. But in this scenario, the Bulls would be getting the best player in the deal — a move that often pays off in the long run. For the Warriors, it’s a chance to turn the page on the Kuminga chapter, bring in a promising backcourt piece, and regain the flexibility to make one final push in the twilight of Steph Curry’s era.
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